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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
7
Notice of default on a 1913 real estate mortgage to Lininger Implement Company on property in Mitchell with sale set for September 29 1914. Court orders show cause for sale of minors estate real estate with publication in Mitchell Capital over four weeks.
Notice states Aleth Holmes and H. H. Holmes defaulted on a real estate mortgage to Davison County Bank now assigned to Laura H Holmes. It lists $803.10 principal and interest plus $25 attorney fee, with Lot 12 Black West 8 Mt Vernon Davison County SD as the property. Foreclosure sale set for September 29 1914 at 2 PM at the courthouse steps Mitchell SD by the Davison County sheriff.
The administrator William H Gilfillan announces to all creditors and claimants of the deceased John W Gilfillan to present their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be filed at the office of A E Hitchcock in Mitchell South Dakota Davison County.
The executrix Louise Weepie invites creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Joseph Weepie deceased to present them with vouchers within six months after the first publication, to Louise Weepie executrix at Ethan Davison County. Dated July 25 1914.
State of South Dakota in Davison County. Freda Swanson files to be administrator of John Swanson deceased. Hearing set for August 29, 1914 at 10 a.m. at the County Judge’s Office in Mitchell. Judge O G Thompson presiding.
Walter F Allen of Mitchell South Dakota petitions the District Court to grant him a full discharge from all debts provable under the bankruptcy acts except those exempt by law. He states he was adjudged bankrupt August 25 1913 and has surrendered all property and complied with all court orders.
In the district court of the Vision on July 24 1914 the petition was read and the court ordered a hearing for October 5 1914 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at Sioux Falls The Mitchell Capital is to publish notice twice and creditors are to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted Copies of the petition and this order will be mailed to known creditors at their present addresses by the clerk on payment of expenses. The order bears the seal of Clerk Oliver Pender and Judge J D Elliot.
John Johannsen, 12, son of Hans Johannsen, southwest of Huron, was gored to death Monday night after being sent to bring in the herd. His brother found the body in the pasture. the bull, once dehorned, had shown no trouble since, but attacked that evening.
Centerville authorities seek two to three thieves who stole a new 45 horsepower Velie roadster from the Petersons’ private garage at about one o clock in the morning. The 1914 model, factory number 19226, state's auditor receipt 18505, had only three days in the garage and was spotted missing at noon. Neighbors recall hearing the car depart during the night as police search nearby towns.
Photographs depict Niau-chau as Germany’s key Pacific possession on China’s east coast. Tsing-tau port with 8,129 troops, fortifications, and German and Chinese forces. Germany invested heavily to develop and defend the area, warning that loss would strike a blow to German pride as crisis unfolds.
The proposal outlines remodeling the Gale theater to seat 1100, up from 1050, financed by a syndicate loan repaid from rent income. Because the city would own the building, taxes would not rise, and insurance would be modest. A lease to lenders could cover debt, reducing daily costs for events. A modest property value increase is noted by the state commission.
Sunday school workers of Davison county will meet at Loomis on September 5 and 6 for their annual convention. Geo. W. Miller of Huron the state association secretary will open with a talk on Sunday School Organization and Administration. Other speakers include Mrs A L Grebel Rev J Alderson Mrs W H Comstock Rev C B Harrold Miss Ethel Lyons and Walter M McDonald as president.
For the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Springfield with a capital of 15000 dollars. Incorporators include James Kirk A H Williams E Clancy J L Turner J W Turner all of Springfield.
Elizabeth Fowler of Deuel county died in July leaving a $20000 estate. Heirs contest provisions with Charles Fowler of Mitchell alleging he deserves more than the $1 he received. Proceedings began with administrator Julio Palmer of Gary. contestors will take the case to the state circuit court.
Papers filed with the secretary of state announce the organization of three new banks in South Dakota. The First State Bank of Grenville would start with a $10,000 capitalization and is led by Waubay incorporators John A. Schultz B F Herington and D O Ter ington. The Carson County State Bank would be based in McIntosh with a $10,000 capital and limited to listed Minnesota and South Dakota residents as organizers.
Aberdeen South Dakota city commissioner Lynch proposed Sheriff George W. Hurst of Spink as superintendent of police. Hurst would begin duties September 1 if accepted. John Anderson, former sheriff of Brown County, resigned last week. P J Kirby serves as acting superintendent until a permanent appointee is chosen.
Mitchell residents head to Brule county fair in Kimball next week with a Milwaukee Road special train from Mitchell on Thursday. Events include three days of baseball featuring Cleveland Ola Mt. Vernon White Lake and Pukwana, four purses totaling over 400 on day one, 1500 for Thursday races, and 600 on Friday across three harness and running events. Notable drawcards are Dr Frank J Bell two daily flights and Plankinton band concerts each day.
The Brule county fair promises top exhibits with farm products and live stock filling the floral hall and pens. The event will run Thursday and Friday evenings with a renowned traveling show. P V Kenz, secretary, notes a special woman’s department and a keynote talk by Gov. Frank M. Byrne on agricultural possibilities of South Dakota.
Mitchell citizens may gain a modern theater costing eight to ten thousand dollars with no taxpayer expense. The plan, advanced by the Commercial club and theater committee, remodels the city hall auditorium adding a 30 by 69 foot stage towered by a 60 foot loft and new east addition. The project uses existing entrances for fire escapes and convention access, with dressing rooms under the stage and a reconfigured balcony.
Adjutant General W A Morris of Redfield asks Karl B Rowley of Mitchell to provide one officer and ten guardsmen for the state fair detail at Huron next month. The letter emphasizes duties of sound judgment and public protection during this high visibility assignment, noting Company F has supplied such detail for years.
Wolf bounty certificates this year will pay eighty eight cents on the dollar. A larger volume of claims reduces the payout from a prior year, with total claims reaching 147713 dollars to be met from a ten thousand dollar annual appropriation and prorated.
In Chamberlain the Metcalf family begins excavations for a two story brick building with basement, 25 by 142 feet. The first floor and basement will house hardware business operations, while the second floor will be offices. Contractor Stevens is overseeing the project.
Ransom No 11 met in regular session with all officers present. Mary Winter and Emma Galbraith joined. The corps offers a Monday supper to post members, enjoyed and to be continued. Reports from posts noted expenses and Brown's 77th birthday in Sioux Falls on August 17.
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